Xavier Tavera
Tinieblas, 2004
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This exhibition features three bodies of work by Minneapolis-based photographer Xavier Tavera. The series-Enmascarados, Luchas, and El Circo-show Tavera's interest in both quickly captured and highly staged portraiture. In both cases, Tavera's work reveals the productive role of the sitter in the making of his or her own image. With subjects ranging from professional wrestlers on their way to the ring to a dramatically costumed young girl seated atop a horse before a painted sky, Tavera's work illuminates the overarching, somewhat farcical artifice that is identity itself.

September 19, 2009 - January 3, 2010

Groups may arrange for a tour focused on this exhibit. Volunteer-led tours may be scheduled for groups of 10-50 at least three weeks in advance. There is a fee of $2 per visitor for this service. Contact Jamee Yung, education assistant, at (612) 625-9656 or wamtour@umn.edu.